Lot 28
U.S. 1854-55, 3¢ rose red (11), large margins to slightly in, well tied by partial "U.S. Express Mail N.Y. N. York Jun. 20" c.d.s. on 1854 folded letter from New York City to St. Pierre & Miquelon, manuscript "via Boston and Halifax" and "Pr. Steamer Niagara", and Missent to Prince Edward Island, well struck c.d.s. of the latter and red crayon "Missent to" above it, reverse with Boston Br. Pkt., Prince Edward Island, Halifax, and Sydney C.B. postmarks, accumulated due notations at left: "Pay in Sydney 80c + 25 = 1.05", stamp with trivial toned spot, a Very Fine usage, very rare destination.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Provenance: Tito
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